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dunmeri seafaring traditions

with one of the longest coastlines in tamriel, the fishing and maritime industries are integral to morrowind’s economy and culture. the ocean, however, is a realm full of portent and danger to the dunmer, in a way beyond the mundane sensibilities of any other people. drowning or otherwise dying at sea is the worst death imaginable. heavy and waterlogged instead of cremated to light ash, sinking irretrievably to the depths instead of floating upon the breeze, a watery demise mocks a dunmer’s dignity and personhood, and rends them from their family forever. the ocean is the world’s largest cardruhn: teeming with lost spirits whose only waiting door is the cold current.

dunmeri fishermen and sailors take extensive precautions to avoid disaster. propitiation is made to the sea through ritual prayer before setting sail, and a wealth of apotropaic objects and personal good luck charms are taken aboard. many dunmer ornament their boats with symbols designed to frighten away vengeful spirits, or soothe them into gentle waves. cargo is never thrown overboard unless absolutely necessary, as dunmer respect the lonely resting place of drowned ancestors, and fear incurring their wrath by polluting it.

particularly on long voyages, a lantern is lit from the sacred hearth fire of one’s home to keep their house-spirits’ protection close around them. if the flame ever goes out, one’s fate is ill indeed.

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Elder Scrolls: Portrait of an Argonian Swordsman.

—Saxhleel warrior had plumage of aquamarine effulgence that visually bled into face tattooing of similarly lurid colour. But it was the longsword of tarnished metal that held my attention for it was a weapon of unmistakably Daedric origin, and the eye-shaped jewel, embedded in its guard, was seemingly spying those around it. Suddenly I recalled where I had seen such blades and knew at once the sword was made from madness ore!

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Morrowind: A portrait of Menta Na, the daedroth, with a daedric staff. Kora-Dur, Northern Vvardenfell. Year: unknown.

—I've mentioned the sudden departure of Trebonius Artorius left me with a dearth of paying clients. And since the new Archmage didn't prove to be a connoisseur of Arts—for a time I had little choice but to consider some uncanny commissions, whose source one'd do well not to mention around Temple district, lest one plans to take lodgings at Baar Dau.

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You guys really liked my last poll so

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if you shook savos aren by the shoulders he'd make the laminated paper noise

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DAWNBREAKER

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Upon discovering Arch-Mage Aren's death, Onmund will exclaim, "Shor's blood, what have they done?" as he mourns. After you retrieve the Staff of Magnus, he may be found saying, "You're still alive!" or "Get to the College, before it's too late!" If asked what he is doing here, he will instead urge you, "There's no time! You have to get back to the College as fast as you can!" and state something interesting: "Mirabelle is dead, and they're losing ground fast. I'd be there now if I hadn't seen...I had one of your 'visions', I think," before digressing, "Go on, get moving! I'll try and clear a path for you." As members of the Psijic Order materialize to take the Eye of Magnus after Ancano's defeat, he will comment, "If only we'd stayed out of Saarthal" (UESP).

one of his more shining qualities is that he keeps his head in a crisis. i don't think we talk enough about how the psijics manifested to him too

onmund during the events of the winterhold questline is...i think the kindest word is probably 'tetchy.' stewing in self-absorbed bathos. lots of fun to write

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onmund during the events of the winterhold questline is...i think the kindest word is probably 'tetchy.' stewing in self-absorbed bathos. lots of fun to write

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Wip share

Work has been so hectic that I mostly just have energy to sketch things. There are so many sketches, though!! One day I hope to get them in a more shareable state.

Also finished 2/3 of this month's commissions, it has been a busy time in grad school and I'll share them soon too. My progress on them look like half-colored half-lined chaotic messes since I do not work linearly, and I wonder if they actually inspire confidence...

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(sleeping beauty narrator voice) and looked, unknowing, on his future awful boss

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(sleeping beauty narrator voice) and looked, unknowing, on his future awful boss

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if you take a break from writing to eat a snack the words will word more wordaciously when you return. tried and true

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my morrowind files

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i feel like the elder scrolls is probably the worst fictional world to get transported to. like no matter what you do you will eventually get tormented by hermaeus mora because he will sense that you know something that he doesnt and then hes going to get really mad that you cant fully recite the wikipedia page on the japanese raccoon dog.

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Hey guys, I have a priority fundraiser rotation for you:

Fadi & Shahed: 2,044 USD out of 62.5k

Sana'a & Sujood: 12,016 £ out of 50k

Mahmoud Qassas: 9,994$ out of 200k

Ezzideen Shehab: 10,296€ out of 32.5k.

Hussam Aburamadan: 16,374€ out of 148k.

Hamdi Hijazi: 1,511$ out of 25k.

Suheir Hojok: 16,897 AUD out of 70k.

Madleen Abu Jayyab: 29,005$ out of 70k.

Hani Al-Hajjar: 1,783€ out of 50k.

I have personally verified every one of these campaigns listed here.

As Mona's campaign nears completion I'm preparing for you this list so we can show these families the same amazing and unbelievable support we showed Mona and her family. The invasion of Rafah grows nearer everyday. Please understand the urgency of this campaign.

Version date: April 26th 2024.

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better not to inhale//2017

15/16

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rip symmachus. you said 'ai' more than anyone